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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1960

Page

5

Rotary Governor Praises Nelsonville Progress and Optimism

Rotary District Governor C C Jacoby of Granville told Nelsonville Rotary Club that the city shows progress with Mount St Mary Hospital Pinegrove school and local industries. He warned against apathy, urged action in service and attendance, and highlighted Rotary’s global efforts and student fellowships. Ralph Heiber of Logan visited as a Rotarian guest.

Nelsonville Rotary C. C. Jacoby Granville John Coker Mount St. Mary Hospital Pinegrove T. B Sylvania Brooks Shoe Buchtel Jacoby Rotary International Dent Rhodes Barnesville Australia Joseph Duncan Cambridge England Ralph Heiber Logan

Deadline Set for Queen Contest Entries in Parade of the Hills

Prospective queen contestants for the Parade of the Hills must file applications with photos by 5 p.m. August 8. Chairman Mrs. Barbara Faulconer, 48 East Franklin Street, reports about 40 girls signed up with more expected. Gifts will be given to all contestants this year, and at least two candidates from the same community must qualify. Candidates must be 16 by July and not over 21, and unmarried.

Nelsonville Barbara Faulconer E. Franklin St

Little Queen Contest Entries Named For Parade of the Hills

Beverly Ann Tignor daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Tignor is entered with sponsor Preston's Dry Goods and escort Steven Alan Tignor. Melody Eggleston of New Plymouth is paired with Wesley Johnson with sponsor Lafe Eggleston store. Linda Sue Standall sponsored by Standall Vacuum Cleaner Sales with Alan Hensworth escort. Paula Joanne McConnell sponsored by Milky's Phillips 66 with escort brother Thomas. Entry blanks from Mrs Wilma Lanning or Mrs Rita Woody.

Nelsonville Beverly Ann Tignor Donald Tignor Preston's Dry Goods Steven Alan Tignor Melody Eggleston New Plymouth Lafe Eggleston Wesley Johnson Lonice Johnson Standall Vacuum Cleaner Sales Linda Sue Standall Frank Standall Alan Hensworth Jack Hensworth Paula Joanne McConnell Milky’s Phillips

Local social notes include Hillearys hosts and visiting families

Mayor and Mrs Earl Hilleary entertain Mrs Nelle Sole of New Lexington as a guest. Mr and Mrs Lewis Smith of Painesville recently visited his parents Mr and Mrs Okey Smith of Deanville and his brother Don Smith and family of Haydenville.

Earl Hilleary Nelle Sole New Lexington Lewis Smith Painesville Okey Smith Deanville Don Smith Haydenville

Driver Fined for Unsafe Vehicle Operation in Nelsonville

Tom Lee North of Haydenville pleaded guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. He was fined $25 plus costs for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.

Nelsonville Tom Lee North Haydenville Earl Hilleary North

Couple Observes 53rd Year

Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Clarence E Scott celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary and Mr Scotts 83rd birthday at a Lake Hope dinner. Guests included Ernest Foraker and son David Day ton observing their 28th anniversary and other relatives from Corning Columbus and Dayton. Neighbors surprised the couple with a decorated cake Baked by Anna Riley.

Nelsonville Clarence E. Scott Mr. Scott Lake Hope Ernest Foraker David Dayton

Two Drivers Cited After Accidents

Nelsonville police cite James Lanning of Murray City for leaving the scene of an accident on the Public Square involving Evelyn Howard of Nelsonville and Clarence Dean. Robert Ellers of Columbus is cited for failure to yield after a collision at Fourth and Canal Streets with Alfred Darby of Glouster. Damages noted to both vehicles.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary James Lanning Murray City Public Square Evelyn Howard Clarence Dean Robert Ellers Columbus Fourth Canal Sts Ellers Fourth St Canal Alfred Darby Glouster Route 3 Darby Shafer

York Board Okays Pump For New Poston School

Special board session approves purchase of a pump for the new Poston School. It was announced that physical examination papers for school bus drivers are now available in the superintendent of schools office at Buchtel. Prospective drivers should call for information.

Nelsonville New Poston York Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Buchtel

Liver Bacon Spread for Sandwiches

Ground cooked liver mixed with crisp bacon chopped celery minced onion pickle relish and mayonnaise to make a tasty sandwich spread. Pairs well with whole wheat or rye bread for a hearty bite.

Medical Missionaries topic at Nelsonville Presbyterian meeting

Nelsonville women discussed the Medical Missionaries work across three U. S. hospitals and four in Asia serving 28 locales. The group planned a summer rummage sale for Aug. 5 and Sept. 9 and set Labor Day as date for the next meeting. Circle 2 and Circle 3 led rummage drives and pickups. Mrs. Burley Blair and Mrs. Nora Jo Hall spoke on related topics at the church dining room gathering.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Woman's Association Burley Blair U. S Asia Circle 2

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Births list includes Mr and Mrs Wilfred Mc Combs Nelsonville a daughter and several other couples from Logan Nelsonville Gore and Lancaster. Admissions note Louise Matheny Nelsonville Delores Swartz Logan Eleanor Angle Gore Florence Curcheus Lancaster described along with George McClelland Glouster Bonnie Turner Logan Route 2 Elsie Wolfe Nelsonville and others. Dismissals include Mrs Louis Sabo Nelsonville and son and several other patients from Logan Shawnee Buch Miss Ellen Jones Nelsonville and more.

Wilfred McCombs Nelsonville Burl Lanning Millfield Donald Kline Logan Walter Hughes Hemlock Gordon Todhunter Larry Yates Louise Matheny Delores Swartz Eleanor Angle Gore Florence Curcheus Lancaster George McClelland Glouster Bonnie Turner Elsie Wolfe Thomas McKiddie Wolf David Oliver Greens Run Maude Reinscheld New Plymouth Louis Sabo Earl Davis Fred Weghorst Donna Slatter Shawnee Charlotte Campbell Buch

Explorers 16 Scout Trip South Sets Boundrough Route

Sixteen Explorer Post 70 scouts plus four adult drivers depart at dawn for a southern exploration trip aiming to return August 20 for the Parade of the Hills. Led by Jack Sowers, the group plans stops in Hopkinsville, Memphis, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Mobile, Tallahassee and Gainesville with funding from car wash work at Coker Distributing Co. and lawn services by the boys.

Nelsonville Explorer Post 70 Southland Jack Sowers Sowers Jim Standall Chuck Fick Jimmy Ray Delaware Ohio Joe Shelton Logan Hopkinsville Memphis Tenn Vicksburg Miss Baton Rouge New Orleans

Fire damages empty Sand Run house in Nelsonville

A fire at an empty Sand Run house in Nelsonville threatened the property before firefighters contained it about 11:50 p.m. Tuesday. An old mattress burned and the floor joists were damaged. the Wolf heirs were being contacted regarding ownership.

Nelsonville Sand Run Hall Wolf

Muffin Pan Help Teaches Even Batter Distribution

A tip advises using a gravy ladle to fill muffin cups with batter. Usually one scoop is enough to fill each cup properly for consistent muffins or cupcakes.

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